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Oklahoma Policy Advocates Push For Increased Voter Education Ahead Of General Election

News 9 The website World Population Review ranks Oklahoma at the bottom for voter turnout. Historically, Oklahoma has carried one of the nation’s lowest voter turnout rates. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is one of several organizations pushing voter registration to get more young people to the polls.

Lawmakers Set To Study The 'Effectiveness Of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment'

News 9 An interim study has been approved to study the “effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.” The lawmaker behind the idea says he wants to ensure school districts in the state still have the option to use the discipline method if they choose to.

Lawmakers Set To Study The 'Effectiveness Of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment'

Haley Weger An interim study has been approved to study the “effectiveness of properly administered corporal punishment.” The lawmaker behind the idea says he wants to ensure school districts in the state still have the option to use the discipline method if they choose to.

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OCPD Investigates 2nd Accidental Shooting Involving Children In 2 Weeks

News 9 Oklahoma City police are investigating another accidental shooting involving children, in less than two weeks.

OCPD Investigates 2nd Accidental Shooting Involving Children In 2 Weeks

News 9 Oklahoma City police are investigating another accidental shooting involving children, in less than two weeks.

Child Advocacy Organization Teaches How Oklahomans Can Make A Difference

News 9 The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is gearing up to train advocates across the state in a Legislative Lab starting next week.

Child Advocacy Organization Teaches How Oklahomans Can Make A Difference

News 9 The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is gearing up to train advocates across the state in a Legislative Lab starting next week.

Hot Seat Extra: Kid Governor Mila O'Brien

Scott Mitchell News 9 and News on 6 Political Analyst Scott Mitchell talks to Oklahoma Kid Governor Mila O’Brien, 4-term Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh and Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) CEO Joe Dorman to discuss civics education and a gathering this week of 5 Oklahoma past governors to support the OICA mission.

Hot Seat Extra: Kid Governor Mila O'Brien

The Hot Seat: 'A Question Of Respect' Book

News 9 News 9’s Tevis Hillis was joined in The Hot Seat by “A Question of Respect” author Ed Goeas and OICA CEO Joe Dorman to discuss the book.

The Hot Seat: 'A Question Of Respect' Book

News 9 News 9’s Tevis Hillis was joined in The Hot Seat by “A Question of Respect” author Ed Goeas and OICA CEO Joe Dorman to discuss the book.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Plans Big Event To Highlights Children's Issues

News On 6 March 23 is Child Advocacy Day for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy. It's a day when the organization hopes to make Oklahoma lawmakers more aware of issues facing children. Joe Dorman with OICA joined News On 6 at 4 to talk about the event and lay out the goal behind Child Advocacy Day.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Plans Big Event To Highlights Children's Issues

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Hosting Heroes Ball In Tulsa

Brian Dorman This weekend the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will honor those who make a difference in the lives of children during its Heroes Ball at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy Hosting Heroes Ball In Tulsa

Brian Dorman This weekend the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will honor those who make a difference in the lives of children during its Heroes Ball at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa.

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Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy To Call For Statewide School Mask Mandate

News On 6 The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will hold a virtual news conference on Thursday, calling for a statewide school mask mandate. The OICA wants the state school board to reconsider a rejected proposal to require masks during in-school learning.

Oklahoma Institute For Child Advocacy To Call For Statewide School Mask Mandate

OKC Firefighters Donate Toys To Help 500 Foster Kids Have A Merry Christmas

News 9 Five hundred foster kids will have a Merry Christmas, thanks Oklahoma City firefighters. The department has participated in the OK Foster Wishes program for more than a decade, and they loaded another truck full of toys on Monday. The Oklahoma Institute f

OKC Firefighters Donate Toys To Help 500 Foster Kids Have A Merry Christmas

Coalition Filling Holiday Wish-Lists For Oklahoma Foster Children

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Charlton and Cassie Rigsby are now adoptive parents, but their journey began in 2012 when they started fostering the three girls.

Coalition Filling Holiday Wish-Lists For Oklahoma Foster Children

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Charlton and Cassie Rigsby are now adoptive parents, but their journey began in 2012 when they started fostering the three girls.

How Parents Can Protect Children From School Bullying

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The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issue the following suggestions to parents on how to deal with bullying issues at school.

How Parents Can Protect Children From School Bullying

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The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issue the following suggestions to parents on how to deal with bullying issues at school.